just didn't fit right. ♪ it's planet washington ♪ ♪ show biz for ugly people, washington ♪ - when the bank was bought he was laid off with a golden handshake and took advantage of the opportunity to pursue his dream. - i had a 5-year plan and then if i didn't make money in 5 years, i would come out and the world would say, "welcome back." and i walked back into this post-2008 market where a middle-aged, [muffled] 50-something lawyer, you know, was a dime a dozen. and so it's been a real challenge. ♪ what big-name white house staffer's so excited ♪ ♪ till they're indicted... ♪ - now rynne has burned through his nest egg and temps at law firms to pay the bills. - featuring ken rynne, a long-time washington insider. - i've learned it always takes more time and always takes more capital to make a new business to bring it off the ground. and right now, the law degree is bringing me back some income, which enables me to do comedy, but i'm--believe me, i'm spending that money now with an eyedropper. ♪ you should have seen the lobbyist i once was ♪ ♪ could have swayed the senate